Successful first year for CareMoor for Exmoor

Exmoor National Park Authority's environmental support fund, CareMoor for Exmoor, is now into its second year of fundraising following a hugely successful first twelve months.

During this time just over £5330 has been generated and two projects completed (dormouse nesting boxes constructed and archaeological tools purchased) with money in the bank ready for another two projects (stepping stones over a stream to aid access and a bat survey) to commence very soon.

Money has been raised in a variety of ways across Exmoor and beyond. Seven collection boxes including those located at Denes Guest House, Lynton; Halse Farm, Winsford; West Hollowcombe, Hawkridge; Withypool Post Office and Stores; and Porlock Visitor Centre raised £560. More boxes have now gone out and Sally Parish, CareMoor for Exmoor project co-ordinator, would like to hear from anyone who still has an Exmoor Paths Partnership box or would like a CareMoor for Exmoor collection box.

Over 50 Exmoor National Park Authority guided walks, events & talks that took place during CareMoor for Exmoor's first year added nearly £2000 to the total. Community groups and organisations including the Rotary Club of Exmoor, Minehead Running Club, and the organisers of the Exmoor Explorer event donated over £1500, whilst five businesses (Sparkhayes Campsite, Lynmouth Harbour Boat Trips, Jupiter Asset Management, Porlock Vale House and Brain Atkin) contributed almost £1270 either by making a donation, setting up an annual sponsorship, or contributing proceeds from sales of certain products or services.

Sally said "When we launched CareMoor for Exmoor I hoped to raise about £4000 in the first year so this is fantastic. Even more impressive is that since July this year we have raised over £2000 already so obviously other people believe in the project as much as we do."

If you would like to help raise more money for CareMoor for Exmoor please contact Sally on email: sparish@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or on 01398 322293